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Exterior lightingPart report

2016 Fiat 500X Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
9%of 154 total for the year
Median mileage
43,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Fiat 500X, 9% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I own a 2016 Fiat 500X, unsure of the model because I was told I was purchasing a trekking but paperwork states lounge 2. The VIN number has brought up the different two models depending on what VIN search you use. One issue with the vehicle, are the exterior lights. At the current time, it has a blinker, rear taillight and a brake light out. And when one light goes out, usually 2-3 other lights follow. This will be the 3rd time it's going in for repairs for that electrical issue. It is also consuming too much oil. …”

NHTSA complaint #11350898, filed 2020-08, 47,000 miles

“Like everyone else on here my car has multiple issues. Car shifts hard from first to second gear. Fuel car propulsion seems off, drivers side door handle broke, day time running lights don't work, touch screen on display quit working, car doesn't alert me of low oil level, it has shut off but I'm pretty sure it's a safety feature when your oil is to low so you dont blow your car up, car uses waaayyy to much oil, gas mileage isn't that great, brakes were replaced ever since a lot of times my car will screech when I go to apply the brakes, oh and battery is bad literally just replaced it had…”

NHTSA complaint #11352145, filed 2020-08, 70,000 miles

“Vehicle fog lights have an issue where one light gets too much voltage, causing it to burn out the bulb and the holding unit. Sometimes the bulbs will randomly switch (for example one day the driver's side will be out, then the next day the passenger side). I have taken it to get repaired: the mechanic replaced the bulb and the holding unit and issue happened again a few months later. I then took it back, the mechanic checked my alternator which was fine and putting out correct AC and dc voltage. He told me he called Fiat and they were aware of this being an issue but don't know why. …”

NHTSA complaint #11145169, filed 2018-11, 55,000 miles

“I bought this car second hand. 33200 miles still on the warranty. After few months, 650 miles of usage, a warning light for for the engine and driving mode unavailable started popping up, so this a plate light warning pop up as well. Brought to Fiat, they said it was the thermostat which it was then changed and supposedly would fix the issue. Got the car back. After few days and 125 miles more again the drive mode unavailable warning pop up... Then the four wheal drive unavailable pop up..there was also a wheal warning popping up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11203814, filed 2019-04, 33,231 miles

“Has happened multiple times where the push button ignition does not start the vehicle- instead the message drive mode unavailable pops up. This message has also appeared even when the car has started. Also, lost all connection on dashboard- no functionality whatsoever- took it to the dealership and was advised no code was thrown- but if electrical a code would not be thrown. Was advised to wait until it happens again and then call to bring in. This happened when I had drove the car for about 8 miles turned off and came back after going shopping for about an hour. …”

NHTSA complaint #11253013, filed 2019-09, 17,800 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016149%

Other parts of the 2016 Fiat 500X

Engine
52 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
50 complaints
Electrical system
48 complaints
Other or unknown
33 complaints
Electronic stability control
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Fiat 500X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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